BTF Loss Due To Suicide Support Group
2025-06-17 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-08-19 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) and 13 more dates | Har-Co, 30 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The way a child passes away brings a range of unique challenges to the grieving process for their parents. We are pleased to announce the formation of our support group for those who have lost a child to suicide.
Amy Ocasio, a licensed professional clinical counselor and a BTF parent, will coordinate the group. Having lost her son Thomas to suicide in July 2019, she has a deep understanding of clinical depression and its effects on both those contemplating suicide, those who tragically take their own lives and those left behind.
This group aims to create a supportive environment for BTF parents who have experienced the loss of a child to suicide. It offers a safe space to share and navigate your grief alongside others who understand your journey. We hope this group brings our parents comfort and support to our parents.
Meetings will take place on the third Tuesday of each month at the Har-Co Resource Center in Bel Air. Please register in advance at to help us with attendance expectations – Suicide Support Group Registration

Parent & Board Dinner
2025-06-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Road, Fallston, MD, 21047, United States
We’re thrilled to invite all of our BTF Parents to our 2nd Annual Gathering with the Board! This will be a great chance for our Board to connect with each of you and for everyone to meet one another. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to come together as a community.
There will be plenty of food, and a cash bar will be available for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to reserve your complimentary ticket by purchasing this item!
*Please note, as with our other parent events, this is for our BTF parents only.
If you have any questions please contact Candi at candi@brandontolsonfoundation.org
or Pam at pam@brandontolsonfoundation.org
Click Here to Register and get your free tickets >

☀️🌊 2nd Annual Sip & Dip – July BTF Moms Gathering 🌊☀️
2025-07-27 14:00 - 18:00 | 104 Roselawn Court, Bel Air, MD, 104 Roselawn Court, Bel Air, MD, 21015, United States
You’re invited to our 2nd Annual Sip & Dip—a special summer gathering to relax, reconnect, and enjoy some sun and support with your BTF tribe.
📍 Location: 104 Roselawn Court, Bel Air (near Patterson Mill)
🗓 Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
🍽 Food: Catered by Mission BBQ
🥤 What to Bring: A bathing suit, swim towel, and your beverage(s) of choice
This gathering will be held at a private residential pool, graciously opened just for us. Come as you are and enjoy a peaceful, judgment-free space to float, chat, or simply be still among those who understand.
Please RSVP by 07/25 so we can plan accordingly.
📩 Send a direct message or email crystal@brandontolsonfoundation.org
We hope to see you there for an afternoon of rest, renewal, and connection.
Much love, Crystal

Dads Gathering - August 20, 2025 at XGolf
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | X-Golf Bel Air, Festival Shopping Center 5 Bel Air S Parkway - Suite 1425, Bel Air, MD, 21015, United States
Calling all BTF Dads – come out to X-Golf in Bel Air on Wednesday, August 20th, 6P. For moer information and to RSVP contact Tom Winkler at 443-463-7207.
Want to play a real round of golf, don’t miss our Annual Golf Outing on September 22nd. Non-golfer tickets & Helicopter ball drop tickets are also available. Go HERE for all the details.

BTF Parent Crab Feast
2025-10-26 17:00 | MD
🎉🦀 Save the Date! 🦀🎉
Hey BTF Moms & Dads — Come together in October for some laughs, love, and lots of crabs!
Join us for a Joint Gathering & Crab Feast
📅 Sunday October 26, 2025
📍 Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant – Perry Hall
🕕 2PM – 5 PM
Let’s crack some shells and share some heart. 💙
Get your complimentary ticket HERE
#BTFFamily #CrabFeastWithHeart #HealingTogether

November BTF Moms Gathering – Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting Party
2025-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Paul’s School, 11232 Falls Road,, Brooklandville, MD, 21022, United States
November BTF Moms Gathering – Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting Party
Co-hosted and instructed by our very own BTF mom, Shannon Cheston
Monday, November 17th, @ 6PM – St. Paul’s School (in Shannon’s classroom ) at 11232 Falls Road, Brooklandville, MD 21022
As we approach the heart of the holiday season, you are invited to join us for an evening of creativity, connection, and meaningful moments. For our November gathering, we’ll come together for some nostalgia to paint our very own vintage ceramic Christmas trees—just like the ones our grandmothers used to have!
Moms, this is more than a craft night, it’s an opportunity to connect, share space with other grieving mothers, and tenderly navigate the weight of the season in a supportive and understanding environment.
As usual, all materials will be funded by the generous support of the Brandon Tolson Foundation.
Please RSVP by Friday, November 14th
Send a direct message to me or email CRYSTAL to reserve your spot. We look forward to a comforting and creative evening together.

Restoring Balance & Wellness After Child Loss Webinar
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Please join us for our second, “Restoring Wellness and Balance After Child Loss” on Wednesday, December th at 6 PM.
Message from Candi: I have been working to create a place where you can go to find nourishing ways to take care of yourself as you travel the road of child loss and I’m thrilled to have scheduled our 2nd Restoring Wellness and Balance After Child Loss webinar led by a very special person who I have made a connection within my own search for healing.  Her name is Caroline Ciocca.She is an extremely warm individual, with expertise in personal growth and in coaching and helping people find clarity and confidence and to deepen self-awareness.
I have found her to be a true inspiration and have decided to collaborate with her to find and share with you real ways to replenish your bodies and souls after losing a child. There will also be a grief therapist by the name of Dr. Creel who is an excellent voice in grief and how to navigate loss.  If you know me, I am a HUGE advocate of self-care and wellness, yoga, breath work and feeding your soul.  The idea is to help restore balance and peace through the emotional and physical strain of our grief. It is about finding small meaningful ways to nurture yourself in the midst of grief.
The sessions will be held remotely via zoom without video so you don’t have to be seen and there will be a chat where you can ask questions and insert your thoughts. They will be held every other month with set dates so you can mark your calendars and they will be 45-60 minutes in length. Each segment will cover a different element with examples of ways to care for our hearts, minds and bodies.
Please join us!
Pre-register HERE

Annual BTF "UN"-Holiday Party
2025-12-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Liberatore’s, 562 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Hello dear families! Jon and I understand how difficult the holiday season can be for all of you and so, we want to invite you to join us for our annual “UN”-Holiday gathering. It’s an evening of good food and wonderful company where we can support each other in fellowship and understanding of the holidays without our children.
We’ve chosen for us to have sit down dinner with 4 entree choices – Chicken Giovanni, Veal Parmigiana, Shrimp Scampi or Crab Ravioli. Appetizers and desserts too and a cash bar
You can obtain your complimentary ticket on our website at https://brandontolsonfoundation.org/product/un-holiday-party-2025/. When making your purchase, you will need to choose your choice of entree from the drop down menu.
We know how quickly our calendars fill up towards the end of the year so, mark your calendars and get your ticket ASAP. Please do so by December 8th as we need to provide the restaurant with a head count.
This event is only for our, BTF Moms and Dads. With the growth of our families, we are unable to enable you to extend an invitation to others within your family.
We hope you’ll spend the evening with us and perhaps ease the tension of the season.

BTF Parent Zoom Support Call
2026-02-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Our February BTF Parent Support Call will be on Wednesday, February 18th 6:30P.
Please register in advance HERE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Capacity is fifteen (15) parents.
We do ask that you are at least 3 months into your grief journey so that we can provide equal support to all attendees. For those you that are in the 3 months of your grief journey, we do have partnerships with grief counselors for a more personal approach with one on one support. You can find those HERE.
As always, please contact Candi if you need additional assistance or support.

February 2026 BTF Moms Gathering – Tea & Talk
2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Emmorton Event Center, 3013 Emmorton Road, Abingdon, 21009, United States
🫖 February BTF Moms Gathering: Tea & Talk ☕
This February, we invite you to slow down, sip some tea, and join us for “Tea & Talk”—an afternoon of intentional conversation and meaningful connection with fellow BTF moms walking the path of grief.
This gathering offers a safe space to be seen, heard, and held. There’s no pressure to share—come as you are, whether to talk, listen, or simply be in the presence of others who understand.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
🕔 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: The Emmorton Event Center – 3013 Emmorton Road, Abingdon (behind Rita’s Italian Ice)
☕ A light fare lunch will be available, including a variety of teas, sandwiches, and desserts.
Please RSVP to Crystal Yamber, our BTF Moms Coordinator, by Friday, February 20th via direct message or email HERE.
We hope you’ll join us for this gentle afternoon of connection and community.
